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How to get fromCardiff to Bowness-on-Solwayby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Bowness-on-Solway by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 57m
    £85–181

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cpa
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    9h 55m
    £60–141

  3. Drive 288.6 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Bowness-on-Solwaycar car 288.6 mi
    5h 41m
    £71–102

  4. Train, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    7h 34m
    £69–167

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    7h 43m
    £127–205

  6. Train, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    7h 22m
    £83–228

  7. Train, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    7h 50m
    £95–223

Cardiff to Bowness-on-Solway by train, foot, and bus

Calendar36Weekly Services
Duration6h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 293.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Bowness-on-Solway, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Kings Arms via Crewe, Carlisle, and Bus Station in around 6h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Kings Arms via Manchester Central Coach Station and Bus Station in around 9h 55m.

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